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MARTIN 
Professional Photo Service 

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Picture Corner Studio 
101-103 S. Howard St. 

Spokane, Wash. 

Dear Sir: — 

Herewith submitted is a Eulogy, which I have 
written, published and caused to be circulated, 
on the exampling life of Theodore Roosevelt, 
who was so recently most suddenly called upon 
to lay aside his labors and rest in the grave. 

If on reading this pamphlet you find it dove- 
tails into the grateful opinion with which you 
favorably remember this lovable, whole-souled, 
eminent man, I personally will consider it a very 
considerable privilege to be permitted the honor 
of a written expression from yourself relative 
thereto. Your opinion will be valued as an in- 
spiration to confidence. 

Yours very truly, 

MILFORD B. MARTIN, 

The Professional Photographer 
You Know. 



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Actuated by High, Manly Resolve, His Strenuous 
Character Had the Solidity of Impregnable Gibralter 

IN MEMORIAM 

Though Physically Dead, the Illustrious Imprint of 
His Inimitable Personality Will Continue a Most 
Valuable Inspirational Influence and Stimulate 
America's Ambitions Toward the Zenith of Greater 
Betterment and Larger Attainment, Economically, 
Socially and Politically 



By M. B. MARTIN 
SPOKANE 



HeWas 
Our One 
Grand 
Substantial 
Man 



Made of 
Heroic 

Temperament 
Energy 
Determina- 
tion and 
Brains 




Genuinely 

Beloved 

o and 

Mourned by 

Many 

Millions 



Warm 

Congenial 

and 

Consistent 

Generous 

Vigorous 

A^^ressive 



WE CITIZENS OWE MUCH IN GRATITUDE, ADMIRATION and HOMAGE 

To the Resplendent Americanism and Successful Public Activities of His Most 

Rugged and Distinguished Soul of Honor 



2hlh President 

Sialesnian 

Gov. of S. Y. 

Soldier 

Historian 

Explorer 

\' at lira list 

Orator 

Editor 

Publicist 

Rancher and 

A merican 



THE VENERATED NAME OF 

THEODORE ROOSEVELT 

Has the Charm and thrill of martial music, and is 
destined to be permanently emblazoned with a 
radiant halo of reverence and respect so long as 
man's memory may live. 

Historians will immortalize his capacity for exam- 
pling daring; and generations yet unborn will adore 
and profit by his audacious boldness and his wonder- 
ful combative strength of endurance. 
The phenomenal accomplishments of his ambitious 
efforts have already given to his indelible and spec- 
tacular career an initiative fame that predicts 
preponderance over all other American men, living 

o"" dead. Mil ford Berwick Martin 

WE SURE SHALL ^^^ Professional Pli oJotfrapher 
MISS HIM YOU KNOW 



Born in At':;' 
York. Oct. 27. 
ISSS. medal 
Oyster Bay at 
4:30 A . M . 
January sixth 
1919. He will 
always be re- 
mcmhered. 



THE DEATH OF A TRULY 
MAGNIFICENT MAN ^ ^ 



In the lifting of life from ex-President Theodore Roosevelt, the morning of 
January (J, 1919, one of the world's real BIG men passed from earth. Whether 
or not one agreed with Mr. Roosevelt's political principles, he was forced to 
admit the greatness of his compelling character. Powerful and versatile as a 
writer and speaker in almost every field of human endeavor, his lectures and 
writings have found a welcome in all classes of society. 

In national policies he was indeed an impelling guide and forceful leader — 
loved by his friends, feared by his enemies, respected by all. His taking away 
has removed from the affairs of men a strong, dominant, courageous power. 
His sudden death at the seasoned age of three score years is mourned by 
many millions in all civilized lands. 

HIS LOSS IS A WORLD LOSS 

We cannot but recognize in the untimely demise of this most honorable 
and sturdy American a vital and tremendous handicap in our continued national 
well-being. His vast governmental experience; his phenomenal memory, and 
patient, painstaking accuracy; his wonderful understanding of human nature; 
his grasp and command of knowledge; his manly, practical, outspoken fighting 
determination, radiated a fundamental inspiration and created constructive 
influence that democracy sorely needs in these tunmltuous times: for Colonel 
Roosevelt was a far-sighted statesman. Being wise to the tendencies of the 
times, he bitterly rebuked injustice, and with invincible boldness, fought legis- 
lative wrongs; was fair, considerate and always approachable, but emphatically 
supreme in his demands for right as he saw the right. 

Tliough physically dead, the illustrious imprint of his ininiitahle personality 
will continue a most valuable inspirational influence aiul stimulate .America's 
ambitions toward tlie zenith of greater achievements. 

;\Ir. Roosevelt was surely one grand, substantial man. He was made of 
heroic elements, manliood, deterniinaiion and brains. 

Throughout his long and eventful career, his paramount ambition seemed 
to l)e in promoting good, wholesome agitation that made possible the estab- 
lishment by law of those things which tended toward the greatest public good. 
He fostered the public rather than the special interests, always. 

.Mivt! with better aspirations, he carried a real high-spirited message that 
rallied the young men of the country to attention and beckoned them forward 
in support of the moral issues and governmental policies being presented. 

In fact, from the time of his police commissionership in New York at the 
early age of twenty-live, he acciuittcd himself with such skill and resolution on 
moral, legislatives and executive issues in l)chalf of the people, that the citizens 
of Freedom soon recognized his profuse talents of capability and aptitude for 
administrative powers, and he became the arl)iter of American destiny for 
better than a quarter of a century. 

His high pinnacle of popularity and universal renown came only because of 
his ind('fatigal)l<' energy and continuous application. The grand conceptions 
that fired his appeals i)efore the people were not the brilliant flashes of 
unpremeditated genius. No obstacles impeded his ambitions, for incessant 
mental Jabor was the luxury of his Herculean life. 

• • • 

\\IuOt'ver Mr. Roosevelt undertook, he performed magnificentlv. 
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The lambastic principles of liis virile, masculine, flaming determination won 
lor him the endearment of millions, and to them he became the idol of manhood. 

To only those who knew him not was Roosevelt hated. To know him was 
to love him with a keen, respectful admiration. 

Tempermentallv he possessed the wonderful secret of arousing love and 
devotion from the masses, such as no other public man in the known history 
of our Republic, and because of the popular response to his eager capabilities, 
he gave to America a thrilling public career that has inscribed the name 
• Theodore Roosevelt" indelibly on the world tablets of fame. 

HE WAS NO SLAP-STICK PERFORMER 

Ridiculed l)v a hostile and unappreciative element of anti-Roosevelt poli- 
ticians who despised the "Teddy-Dictum," his flaming energy and high resolve 
was accused as a grandstand play for popular favor and election votes; but 

these muck-raking political knockers 
were not acquainted with him, for Mr. 
Roosevelt, throughout the length and 
breadth of the exampling episodes of 
that great career never deviated a 
hair's circumference from the path of 
personal honor; neither was he ever 
actuated by motives dictated from any 
desire to obtain votes. He went 
straight and fearlessly before the peo- 
ple, presenting- truthful facts and fig- 
ures; he spoke with authority and de- 
termined command, always believing 
that the public will, when guided 
by facts, should have precedence over 
his or any other man's opinions. Posi- 
tive in his convictions that the people 
were always right and the individual 
wrong, even though he be the indi- 
vidual. 

Contrary to the belief of many, 
Mr. Roosevelt was certainly no hypo- 
crite or demagogue, for he was never 
known to compromise principle or his 
personal convictions as a concession 
for votes. 

He was no aristocrat, though born 
of wealth, yet only a plain, every-day 
American man among his fellows — 
void of pomp and official ceremony — 
never posed as a "goody-goody"; 
neither a weakling nor a coward, for 
he sure was dangerously resentful of 
injury. He said that if a man is a 
man he will associate with men — and 
Roosevelt sure did practice what he preached. Any man with a real mission 
could always obtain an audience with him. 

Mr Roosevelt welcomed differences of opinion -was a good listener. During 
hi. 'two active administrations in Washington, did we not find hini calling m 

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'e'dea'^'sith ZS'res:^rt"social distinction, and not political alignments. 

He wanted merit of Let, and he sought it where best obtainable. 

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He Loved the Homeland 
and He Loved Humanity 



His reputation in some quarters of being reckless, hot-headed and quick on 
the trigger is entirely wrong. The one outstanding passion of his life was 
preparedness, and he studiously prepared himself days, weeks and sometimes 
months in advance awaiting the opportune time for the presentation of his 
message. He was in reality calm, cautious, and ultra-conservative. 

There was nothing mean or dirty in his entire disposition, and throughout 
"his exampling affairs he was aloof from gossip and scandal. The evil mong<r 
found no satisfaction in "Teddy's" private life. 

He was a devoted man of family, and his children, though in the Whit' 
House, were vigorously impressed with the stern reality that they were no 
better than any other American children; that the only true distinction betweei; 
boys and girls was brains, phj'sical size and behavior, and all of these quali 
fications were as equally possible in boys coming from the homes of workmen, 
tradesmen and merchants as from professional men and capitalists. Character 
is not to be determined by the dollars and cents attached to a man's name. 

We of the common people could not but recognize in the zealous activities 
of this noble man a staunch friend and fearless never-relaxing defender. At 
all times we found him foremost in protecting those cherished principles of 
democratic institutions so irrevocably guaranteed by our God-respecting fore- 
fathers and embodied by them in that Providential gift to freedom. "The 
immortal American Constitution." Brave "Teddy" was firpt to fight, assail and 
destroy any dangerous legislation that suggested encroachment upon and 
desecration of the inherent rights and liberties of free-born men. 

He was our triumphant gladiator, ready for any emergency, equipped with 
such fascinating personality that he was undoubtedly the most picturesque 
man that ever rose to high authority in our American public life. 

Keen Theodore, looking ahead, had a vision of necessity for governmental 
conservation of natural resources, and he presented this subject with such 
volume of charm that the spell of his attractiveness forced Congress to 
acquiesce that it was the magnanimous thing to do. This piece of legislation 
has a permanent fundamental worth from which all future generations will 
■derive graat profit. 

We citizens owe much in gratitude, admiration and homage to the resplendent 
Americanism and manly activities of his most rugged and distinguished soul 
of honor. And because of the upright trend of his unselfish life among his 
fellows, the venerated name of Theodore Roosevelt will be permanently 
emblazoned with a radiant halo of reverence and respect so long as man's 
memory may live. 

Historians will immortalize his daring capacity, and generations yet unborn 
will adore and profit by his unprecedented boldness and vigorous strength of 
endurance. The accomplishments of his ambitious efforts already have given 
to his fame an initiative that predicts a preponderance over all other American 
men, living or dead. 

A greater patriot never trod our soil; his sterling convictions for Flag and 
country, his energetic advocations proclaiming manhood and American honor 
will never be forgotten. 

With aggressive pen and convincing oratory, he persistently preached 
practical patriotism throughout the homeland until the electrifying sincerity 
of his fervent, enthusiastic admonitions fired the national administrative mind 
to a vivid realization of necessity for immediate, determined, united action. 
The fateful and calamatious distress of unsettled present day conditions 
certainly cry aloud for the dynamic force of Roosevelt's tactful and judicious 
leadership. 

Himself faithful, steadfast and true as the magnetic needle to the North 
Pole, Mr. Roos«-velt despised the moral coward, thunderously anathematized 
those tainted with thi- traits of Ananias, violently exposed the ])ork barrel poli- 
tician; causticiy l)ran(U'd the slacker and his hyphenated .\in<iican gang of 

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scoundrels, and with JDitterness and unabated determination his courageous 
attaclis unseated the unscrupulous yellow office-seeking vultures whose oodles 
of corruption money purchased their membership in the halls of Congress. 
• 

All types of contemptuous practices and iniquitious graft were lambasted 
unmercifully with his flaming and vitriolic tongue. 

The pacifists and pro-Hun sympathizers were resentfully ridiculed and 
disgraced with his explosive candor and unhesitatingly besmirched with the 
big stick of pitiless publicity. 

With the perception of a prophet, this red-blooded man predicted progressive 
reforms in governmental procedure, and with his peculiar righteous consistency 
preached remedial legislation until the persistency of his purposes perfected 
the process through which they were procured. And there can be no doubt 
that the dangerous Potsdam peril was largely averted, if not entirely prevented, 
by his masterful preachments and urgent implorations vigorously declaring 
for an aggressive program of ample preparedness in both army and navy. 

The epochal and tactful career of Roosevelt's keen and comprehensive 
mind constantly enlightened the public with his sound, rational advice 
and instructive admonitions. The value of his worth as a stabilizer of con- 
ditions will be more and more appreciated as we enter further into the 
momentous hours of world readjustment and international reorganization. 

The problems of humanity will become 
more and more complex and in the solu- 
tion of these stupendous responsibilities 
lies the paramount need for just .such 
governmental genius as embodied in 
Roosevelt's hypnotic powers of persua- 
siveness. 

America's aspiring greatness was bril- 
liantly exemplified to the foreign rulers 
and established beyond doubt by our ex- 
cellent show of naval strength when Mr. 
Roosevelt, as President, dispatched the 
Republic's grand armada on its cruise 
through all the seas. The edifjing im- 
pressiveness of this unique squadron 
demonstration convinced the autocratic 
nations that Uncle Sam was pre-emi- 
nently fitted to fight, and the "Bully" 
prowess of our modern battleships cre- 
ated a universal prestige that has since 
steadily brought the balance of world 
power directly to our shores. 

It seems almost incredible that fate 
should have permitted cutting short the 
days of Roosevelt's heroic work on earth. 
In the ripening period of his intellectual 
development, at the age when from the 
abundance of his vast reservoir of human 
experience, his wisdom would have been 
enriched with the light of knowledge gar- 
nered with his years; at this time, of all 
times, not only our own Red, White and 
Blue, but the flag of every other nation. 
is crying aloud for the directing spirit 
of a master mind. Ah, my fellows, we 
surely must admit, that in the loss of 
Theodore Roosevelt, the economic, social 
and political world has been most seri- 
ously set back and handicapped. For. 
show me if you will, the living individual. 




What He Lacked in Elo- 
quence He More Than 
Made up in Force, 

Character and Persuasivness 



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in the whole world's Hall ol: Fame, who like "Terrible Teddy " could stand folir- 
square and with the defiance of his indominable will command the recognition 
and attention of all classes. 

The alert and ever-active mind of Mr. Roosevelt long since deciphered the 
handwriting of impending doom, for early in his long political conversion he 
could look ahead and picture the ultimate decision between the world's two 
great classes — those who have and those who have not. 

Whether allied with Bolsheviki or Reds of Russia, the Bolsheviki or Spar- 
tacans of Germany, the radical workmen and unionists of England. Italy, or 
Japan, the I. W. W.'s of America, or the extreme Socialists of any land, to 
clear-thinking "Teddy" the motives and desires of these who have not were 
identical. And, conversely, wise Theodore knew, those of power and money 
in every land exploit the underlings after a similar fashion. To Roosevelt, 
this seething problem was the old but omnipresent and ever-increasing question 
of the rulers versus those ruled, the capitalist versus the laborer, the sub- 
merged versus the elevated, the fortunate versus the unfortunate, the rich 
versus the poor. 

My fellows, just ahead are events that will try the very souls of strong 
and virile men — the spirit of unrest is rife in every land — in the most isolated 
and insignificant governments — in every portion of the globe — we find riots, 
strikes and demonstrations the like of which no age has ever known. So 
especially acute is the magnitude of these unprecedented disturbances in this 
very time that staunch men of nerve are needed to stay the destinies in favor 
of law and order. 

Now, as never, these situations that cause brave men to fear must be defi- 
nitely and finally settled. That is why we need the sterling properties of 
Sturdy, Strong and Striking Roosevelt. Would that he could have remained 
longer with us. 

We surely shall miss him! 



Martin Memorializes Congress 

AN EXALTED TRIBUTE OF GRATEFUL RE.WEMBRANCE 
Possessing Tremendous, Inestimable, Important Value 
Enterprising, Timely, Patriotic and Consistent 

Marlio - Photoiirapher - Spokane 



The canal across the Isthmus of Tanania is a pyramid of pciiX'Uial pti- 
nianency to Roosevelt's eternal credit, tor had it not been for the bulldog 
ih-nacity of his convictions, the route of locks via Panama would still l)e a 
day dream of possibility and a commercial hope as yet not realized. 

Since the first establishment of inter-ocean transportation, no greater boon 
has blessed the merchant marine of leading nations than that heralded by the 
opening of this much-needed, time-saving lane of locks. To world's shipping 
interests this precious water highway from sea to sea is freighted with untold 
l)ossil)ilities. The flag of every nation seeks advantage of its route. Then why. 
for ))ublicity purposes, if nothing else, is it not desirable that we rename this 
canal with a label more becoming to our American ideals? If its worth is 
international in its value, is there any sound reason why it should not be 
known by a name that in itself embodies greatness and has, in addition, a real 
.•\merican significance among literal teeming millions? 

Indeed, it behooves our national law-making assemblages now in session 
at Washington, D. C, that they should perpetually memorialize OUR "TRDDY" 
with a glowing and everlasting tribute as a grateful remembrance to his con- 
sistent enteii)iise. 

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It would seem that Congress could undertake no more commendable and 
consistent and appropriate legislation than to introduce and unanimously pass 
in both Houses a bill authorizing this timely change in name of our all- 
important waterway. 

To we Americans, what is there to conjure about in the sluggish, pusil- 
lanimous word Panama. To us it is not even mysterious or interestingly sug- 
gestive, for it intimates nothing in particular, unless it be the picturing of 
illiterate, half-dressed natives sweltering under a tropical sun. 

But, behold in the exhilarating name of ROOSEVELT — a majestic fullness 
of meaning understood by everyone. Its mere mention implies an instinctive 
and pertinent caliber of superior greatness; it stands for the power of an 
indomitable will, a tremendous driving spirit. Its very sound reverberates 
with a superlative national pride; in it there is a tangible something instantly 
suggestive of the masterful, big, broad and brave. It is synonymous of accom- 
plishment, large things done well. 

Let us plead that our Federal lawmakers may bring themselves to a grasp 
and recognition of the full merit of this justifiable and patriotic appeal and 
so legislate that the geographers of tomorrow may designate this Pan-American 
eanal with our rightfully respected Rough Rider's name, that spectacular hero 
of ban Juan Hill. 

By sufck, /leliberate procedure we can lend a self-evident brilliancy and 
edifying dignity to this most wonderful and overtowering ALL-AMERICAX 
achievement, and because of the determined, inspiring and devoted interest of 
our greatest of all great men in the building of this magnificent artery of 
commerce, give to this vital short route between the seas a name commen- 
surate with its tremendous maritime importance. 

In consideration of the very fitness of things, the commendable psychology 
of it all. why not "The Roosevelt Canal"? Would not such laudible designation 
be more deservedly in keeping with the progressive tendencies of our national 
patriotism? Would it not be more suggestive of the American spirit of 
aggresiveness manifested in the skillful constructive genius and engineering 
ability that made possible the successful development and completion of this 
monumental project while the whole world looked on in doubt and awe? 

The completion of this prodigious water lane is a fulfillment of "Teddy's" 
dream, for it is a continuous reminder to the would-be belligerent powers that 
the Big Stick which Uncle Sam has recently demonstrated his ability to wield 
in securing the freedom of Europe from Kaiserism. can be wielded again, if 
necessary, to maintain our title, control and ownership of this canal of trade, 
built with our American money. 

Administrative action along the line herewith proposed will demonstrate 
with lofty distinction that this all-essential water highway is nationally recog- 
nized and fully appreciated by the entire American people. 

If it is, as we claim, our most valuable and superior asset to commerce, 
then by all means name this wholesomely prized American canal, by the grand 
and distinguished name of "Roosevelt", that the whole world may know in- 
tuitively that it is America's proud possession and not just an unimportant 
ditch for international convenience down in Panama. 

Now is the opportune time. So rise to the occasion, resurrect and elevate 
with official pomp and impressive dignity what we American's have done, and 
glorify its magnificent worth with the radiant illumination of America's greatest 
word, "Roosevelt." 

Surely stalwart statesmen of stability will show their stamina of spine and 
without pusillanimous pussy-footing proceed immediately to glorify with pru- 
dent, earnest and respectful appreciation America's prodigious gift to ocean 
transportation. So. gentlemen, let Panama be forgotten, and hereafter have 
the shipping interests of the world literally pay tribute to the imperishable 
■'ROOSEVELT C'.\NAL" and, figuratively speaking, pay tribute to that itnmortal 
personage. Theodore Roosevelt." 

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Side Lights on a Truly Remarkable 
Career of a Truly Magnificent Man 

IT IS A NATIONAL LABOR OF LOVE TO EULOGIZE 

EX-PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT 

MARTIN--PHOTOGRAPHER--YOU KNOW 



Col. Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, died sud- 
denly in the morning of January sixth, from pulmonary embolism, or lodge- 
ment in the lung of a blood clot from a broken vein. Mr. Roosevelt had never 
been well since his hunting expedition in Africa, after his retirement from the 
White House. This noble man having lived a full life of courage, foresight 
and capacity — having enjoyed the highest honors bestowable by the American 
people — passed from earth at a time when the whole world is encompassed 
with destructive perils of dissolution — would that he could have continued 
longer with us — for we surely do need the force of his discreet leadership. 

Mr. Roosevelt personally radiated a mysterious magnetic attraction, inde- 
finable and inexplicable; friends were drawn to him with bonds unbreakable. 
So strong was his hold on the confidence of these friends that no amount of 
political criticism or difference of opinion on specific questions could ever shake 
oi even disturb its constancy. The enmities which he aroused were the enmi- 
ties of a fighting man, and could only last while he was giving and receiving 
blows. When he was not actually in a fight, it was impossible to resist his 
charm. 

Mr. Roosevelt took a live interest in all things living — but we never foimd 
him gumshoeing with far-flung promises, he never was found thumping his 
breast as the publican, but he stood erect before the people and boldly with 
open candor announced his purpose. He did his full duty to humanity, always, 
conscious that his past efforts and his future intentions merited him a hearing. 

The tremendous practical power of his words to influence and impress and 
arouse interest, action and enthusiasm was nationally amazing. Though vig- 
orous, honest and relentless, his tongue was not hung on a hair trigger and it 
never exploded words by itself, for Colonel Roosevelt was not rash in his 
statements, neither was he given to reckless talk. Some called him impulsive, 
but it may very deliberately and truthfully be said of this stately man, that he 
never did a public act or said a public word from impulse. 

No diplomat ever counted the effect of his words more studiously or appre- 
ciated more exactly the specific weight of each one of them. 

He thoughtfully considered and calculated every utterance before he sprang 
it upon the public, and because of tlio apparent startling suddenness witli which. 
s(>nietinies, he heatedly presented his views, there were those who, filled with 
animosity, misunderstood his temperament, not knowing the painstaking, exact- 
ing carefulness of his preparation, they witnessed his dramatic, arm swinging, 
lightning explosiveness, assumed the rashness, and credited the violence to 
uncontrollable hot-headedness. 

Nothing could have been farther from the truth, in fact, he was violently 
accurate in everything, for the Colonel realized that because of the limelight 
his position procur(Hl, it was imi)ossible for him to be reckless and be safe. 
He knew the ever alert activities of anti-Teddy newspapers and corporate 
allies with their treacherous desire to distort and discredit, and ho full well 
appreciated the insistent eagerness of critics to pounce destructfully upon his 
slightest deviation from fact and truth. Virulent enemies constantly had their 
trust<'(l hirelings within the range of Roosevelt's voice— and none knew this 
bett<'r perhaps than did the Colonel himself. 

His every utterance was dissected, analyzed, twisted and abused by the 
"malefactors" of great wealth, in fond hope of making i)o]iticaI caiiital for them- 
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Shrewd press reporters continuously tried in vain to catcli him off his guarcf 
and provoke his saying something he did not expect to say, but Mr. Roosevelt 
never responded unless he had thought out what he particularly wanted to 
reply and really wanted such statement published. 

No matter how exasperating the circumstances, no difference how exciting 
the state of affairs, he had himself under an iron control and could not be 
badgered or worried into unintended speech with its subsequent possible regrets. 

With extraordinary faculty of appraisal in reading character on sight, he 
sized men up quickly and it seemed like something psychic the rapidity of his 
intuitions; he seemed to understand instantly whether or not the individual 
under scrutiny would fit into his "Oyster Bay Atmosphere" and justify 
friendship. 

To those who measured fittingly into the standards of Teddy's judgment, 
those who by their mentality demonstrated "an aristocracy of worth," was 
found mutual respect, and mutual confidence, and mutual friendliness. 

Though himself the most democratic of men, yet he was not indiscriminate 
in his fellowship, for he possessed an atmosphere of dignity that permitted no 
infringement, as is attested by many interviewers who sought to be too friendly 
and were frivolous in their questions. Those who thought to make themselves 
too familiar w^ere quickly made to understand, for the environment was not 
much to their liking. 

For instance: I'll never forget, on the occasion of Mr. Roosevelt's return 
from his speech at the University of Idaho, we were seated alone together 
chatting about photography, in the Colonel's private compartment of the 
special car. His secretary, Mr. Harper, announced an individual desirous of 
a few confidential words with Mr. Roosevelt. Theodore responded that he 
didn't know Mr. Blank of Pullman, the individual in question, was sure it was 
unimportant and told the secretary that he did not wish to be disturbed. The 
Colonel continued our conversation, confining it almost exclusively to questions 
and remarks relative to the camera and general photography. I soon discov- 
ered he had a most comprehensive knowledge of its fundamental principles 
and their adaptation in correct practice was exceedingly accurate. Apparently 
much interested in the subject he spoke of the approved methods of advanced 
professional manipulation in lighting, exposure, development, and after treat- 
ment tricks in local intensification and reduction; he talked knowingly of 
artifices employed in perfecting resultant prints from faulty and defective 
negatives, explained why he believed certain types of news photographs were 
more effective than others, told how he anticipated an ever-widening field of 
usefulness for photography in commercial, industrial and mercantile pursuits, 
dwelt on the chemical action of light on silver salts in emulsion, and possessed 
a most intelligent information of scientific principles that made possible the 
photographic image. Withal he revealed an exceptionally correct insight into 
best photographic procedure and he surely was interesting. We had been con- 
versing this way, for probably twenty minutes, and he was just in the midst 
of an explanation and demonstration of hmv he would work my Press Graflex 
under varying circumstances to get the best pictures, when in bursts Mr. Blank 
of Pullman, whom Secretary Harper had previously announced and whose 
admission had been denied. The apartment was small, for it was in what ordi- 
narily was the smoker of a chair car on an electric interurban. In entering, 
Mr. Blank had somehow, apparently unintentionally, opened the door vigor- 
ously, and as I was standing near the doorway, braced only against a forward 
or rear jerk of the train, the door bumped the back of my head a resounding 
whack, and threw me against the Colonel. Mr. Roosevelt turned quickly and 
ascertained the cause. Mr. Blank, a good appearing, well dressed, middle aged 
man, having stepped within, closed the door and extending his hand, said these 
identical words, for the impression they made will never leave my mind: 
"Hello, Teddy, old boy, I want to talk privately a word with you, may name is 
Blank of Pullman." Mr. Roosevelt, camera in hand, said, "Say that again, 
please." Mr. Blank repeated. Theodore, his eyes spitting fire, said sharply, 
"Mr. Blank, you are the same Mr. Blank who approached my secretary, Mr. 
Harper, with reference to an interview?" Mr. Blank replied in the affirmative. 

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.Mr. Roosevelt deliberately then opened the door and with a derisive bluntaess 
informed Mr. Blank that, "Had I desired conversation with you I would have 
so intimated to my secretary, as it is I keenly resent this intrusion and re- 
spectfully ask your immediate withdrawal." Mr. Blank's face flushed crimson, 
redder than my hair, and he quickly withdrew. Thereupon ]\lr. Roosevelt 
remarked: "The mentality of some people seems utterly void of understand- 
ing; they assume intelligence, but lack even the semblance of character and 
good manners. Think of that impudent fellow blustering in upon us with his 
uninvited Interruption. I'll have none of that." Then he sat down and as 
though nothing had happened continued a very friendly conversation until I 
left him just as we were entering the city of Spokane. Mr. Roosevelt never 
aid forget that he had been the people's head of this great nation for two 
successive terms and he always conducted himself in such manner that no 
reflection could befall the high office he had enjoyed. 'Twas only the crowd 
that called him "Teddy"; to his intimates and associates it was never less 
than "THEODORE." 

Colonel Roosevelt, bless his plucky American knighthood, was the first to 
sound the clarion call to arms; throughout the nation his ringing voice was 
raised in defense of justice and the grave insistency of his demands forced the 
reluctant Wilson administration into action against Kaiserism's vultures. In- 
deed, had it not been for Mr. Roosevelt's intentional and A-ehement violence 
in presenting facts and figures commensurate with the situation relating to the 
conduct of the war, if it had not been for his soul-stirring descriptions of baby 
killing and virtue's molestations and ruthless destruction by that beastly Nero 
of the Hun — the administration under Wilson would never have taken the 
eventful steps to which it was doggedly urged and frightfully coerced by a 
demonstrative America aroused through "TEDDY." 

Superabundantly enjoying a lively imagination, he "delighted" in the confi- 
dence of friends from all walks of life. He had an eager and inquisitive mind 
for knowledge, and from study and reading, from consultation and from off- 
hand cordial conversation, he gleaned information and suggestion that replen- 
ished the reservoir of his colossal mind. The ideas thus gathered, trickled, 
jioured and melted into thought within his powerful assimilating mind and 
with astonishing knack of practical judgment he framed these thoughts into 
slraight-from-the-shoulder phrases that drove their ideas home to the world. 

His fame is conspicuous for the abandon with which he willingly took up 
a strong position in the face of tremenodus opposition and stood by it. As 
Governor of New York State he determinedly advocated that corporations be 
taxed — it looked like he had gone against an insurmountable stone wall, so 
wickedly did the intrenched corporations block his efforts, but he stuck like a 
hero until he put it over. He showed America what a man in office can do 
and accomplish — who takes no orders from boss or interests. 

He conducted himself on the sagacious theory that as President of the 
iiiited States he was not simply the President of the country, still less the 
President of any party or class, but rather only the President of the entire 
American people. He made his appeals directly to the people, he overawed 
Tiud sidestepped the Party Bosses, he defied the Trusts, and he was successful. 
The proposed policies of his party notwithstanding, his vigorous indepen- 
dence could not bo made to travel the easy, smooth going boulevard that his 
illustrious pre-election co-workers had so carefully paved with the planks from 
the Republican platform. Occasionally Roosevelt would insist on making short- 
cut excursions direct to the homes of the people, through fields unsurveyed 
by Presidential precedents, getting thereby into quicker relationship with the 
people themselves and gaining a more earnest and surer response from the 
populace whence came his strength. 

In long sweeps around the Union. l)y his numerous speech making trips. 
f:om his rostrum, the rear platform of a i)rivate car, he aroused and concen- 
trated public attention on the big issues of the day. In these open air. hammer- 
lik<' talks he shot darts of defiance into an unwilling Congress and by the 
luirshness of his imbittercd tongue his unanswerable attacks made refractory 
si'uators and opposition congressmen to squiini and fume, for "Terrible Teddy" 
had carried the fight straight to th<'ir districts and laid liare tho f.trts before 
their constituents. 

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He was a good hater, and did not hesitate to severely apply the lash of 
cruel publicity upon those he thought deserved it. He was a most loyal, faith- 
ful friend and frequently expressed from the platform and in the press his 
indebtedness to those who served with him. 

As President he assumed the reins of legislative direction, he selected the 
mea.-^ures which must go through, and then, by word-of-mouth appeals to the 
Nation, he furnished the horse-power to drive them through. 

Roosevelt believed in himself, he recognized the stern joy of duty, he felt 
the significance of his own messages, he fought with passionate intensity. His 
method was sound, his policy was a good one, for the whole country was astir 
with responsiveness to his compelling convictions, which could not be resisted. 
He was always happiest in the big work of many people, and. though he always 
in the end made his own decisions, he believed firmly in counsel. 

He was a shreM^d politician and as President he outlined a procedure of 
foreign policies the object of which was to keep the peace both by curing and 
preventing trouble. But he would not tolerate what he considered an intrusion 
of American rights, as was attested by his defiant affront to the German Kaiser 
in that historical dispute with reference to Venezuela. He applied the Monroe 
Doctrine with a vengeance that permitted no violations. And yet what the 
nations pronounced as "Teddy's Brazen Insolence" so filled them with whole- 
some fear that we Americans attained our ends and he KEPT us out of war. 

Listen to his own words: "An unmanly desire to avoid a quarrel is often 
the surest way to precipitate one; and utter unreadiness to fight is still 
surer. * * * Preparedness deters the foe and maintains right by the show 
of ready might without the use of violence. Peace, like freedom, is not a gift 
that tarries long in the hands of cowards." 

Being a man, of course, J\Ir. Roosevelt was not entirely perfect in wisdom 
or in act. Like all men he had his weaknesses and prejudices peculiar to most 
humans, but God bless his imperishable character, he was a brave and upright 
sou) and he served his countrymen only from a heart fired with highest mo- 
tives. He felt himself the trustee of Freedom and his chief desire and his main 
e'ldeavor was to make the world a better place in which free-bom men 
might live. 

The charm of his vitality shall always continue and his practical patriotism 
will endure the years, for his name will be handed do^vn from generation to 
generation as a priceless heritage. That's why this most desirable embodi- 
ment of all good citizenship. "THEODORE ROOSEVELT," will forever live 
in the affectionate memory of mankind. 

Roosevelt, the man, was what he 
was because of the great principles 
he espoused and which had been the 
molding influences of his life. What 
made his popularity? Principles. 
Principles interwoven into his charac- 
ter, principles greater than men, 
greater than environment, greater than 
heredity. And because of the great 
humanitarian principles which he 
advocated he became the transmuter 
of character and the niolder of men. 
He was a superb and eminent gentle- 
man — a man of repute and merit, and 
because of his intellectual manhood 
and determined aspirations he at- 
tained a deservedly astounding popu- 
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